What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

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June 10, 2025

How Sobriety Helped Ian Fee Find Real Connection

What if your superpower was secretly destroying your life? Ian Fee spent decades thinking alcohol was his key to connection – his edge in business and relationships. He built a successful career, a massive network, and a party-filled life that looked like everything was working. But beneath the …

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June 8, 2025

Bonus Episode: Elizabeth Rosenberg on Growth and Change

This bonus episode brings back Elizabeth Rosenberg, a past guest on The Life Shift, to reflect on her journey since we last chatted. She shares how her perspective has evolved over the months, particularly regarding vulnerabi...

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June 3, 2025

Finding Her Palestinian Identity Through Generations of Silence | Ley…

Leyla King grew up in a vibrant family surrounded by food, faith, and love, but she did not have the language or clarity to name her Palestinian identity. In this episode, Leyla shares how a high school film screening shifted everything, leading her to reclaim her heritage, record her grandmother’s…

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June 1, 2025

Chantal Watts Returns: What’s New Since Her Life Shift Story?

Chantal Watts joins me again to dive into what’s changed since her first appearance on The Life Shift podcast. We get real about the impact of sharing her story, especially how it resonated with her former teacher and classma...

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May 28, 2025

In Case You Need This: Thought You Were Over It and You're Not? It's …

Healing isn’t linear. Just when you think you’ve moved on – from heartbreak, betrayal, or someone who broke your trust – something small can bring it all back. A song, a post, a memory. And suddenly you're asking yourself, “W...

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May 27, 2025

Life After “Your Child Has Cancer” | Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree

What happens when your child whispers, “It hurts everywhere, Mama”? When the unthinkable becomes your reality, how do you show up — not just for your child, but for yourself? Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree shares the moment her world split in two with her daughter’s cancer diagnosis, and the extraordin…

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May 21, 2025

In Case You Need This: Outgrowing Who You Used to Be? It's Okay If Yo…

Sometimes, the life you built no longer fits who you are becoming. The old habits, the roles you played, the way you showed up in the world – it might feel familiar, but also a little tight, a little scratchy, like a favorite...

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May 21, 2025

In Case You Need This: Feel Like a Beginner Again? It’s Okay If You D…

Starting over is never easy. Whether you're in a new job, a new city, a new relationship, or simply facing a new season of life, there's a part of us that resists feeling new. It whispers things like, "I should have figured t...

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May 21, 2025

In Case You Need This: Still Grieving After Years? It’s Okay If You A…

Grief doesn’t follow neat timelines – and it doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you if it still shows up years later. Whether it’s been a decade or just a season, grief can return in a song, a memory, a smell, or even a YouT...

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May 20, 2025

How Andrew Lang Learned to Stop Fixing Everything and Start Living

What happens when your body tells you the truth before your mind is ready to hear it? Andrew Lang had built a life around doing the most. He was a teacher, a union rep, and a quiet emotional anchor for everyone around him. But underneath it all, exhaustion was building until one night, his body …

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May 19, 2025

Introducing It’s Okay If… – A New Podcast from Matt Gilhooly

I’m excited to share something new. It’s Okay If… is a short-form podcast I created as part of my own healing journey — a space for bite-sized permission slips to feel what you feel and be exactly where you are. Each episode ...

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May 18, 2025

Catch Up with Alex Knight: Life Lessons Through Music

Alex Knight joins me again to share how his life has shifted since we last chatted on The Life Shift. We kick things off by revisiting the pivotal moments that shaped his relationship with music and how those experiences cont...

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May 13, 2025

Speechless: Finding Voice After a Medical Nightmare | Vanessa Abraham

Vanessa Abraham, a thriving speech pathologist and mother, was plunged into a life-threatening health crisis that left her trapped in her own body. With no clear diagnosis and a long road ahead, she found herself on the other side of the hospital bed, experiencing everything she once treated.

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May 11, 2025

A Mother's Day Tribute to the People Who Carried Me

In this special solo episode of The Life Shift Podcast , I step away from interviews to reflect on the three people who shaped me most—my mother, my grandmother, and my father. Mother’s Day has always felt complicated, layere...

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May 11, 2025

Where Are They Now? Marty Klein's Life Shift Story Revisited

Marty Klein returns for a bonus episode where we dive into his journey since his original appearance on The Life Shift Podcast. The main takeaway from our chat is how sharing his story about losing his mom at a young age has ...

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May 6, 2025

How Allison Carmen Found Freedom in the Power of Maybe

Have you ever felt trapped by the need for certainty in your life? Allison Carmen, a spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster, shares her journey from being addicted to certainty to embracing the power of "maybe." Allison tak...

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May 4, 2025

The Life Shift Revisited: Becca Berkey's Ongoing Journey

Becca Berkey is back to chat about her journey since her appearance on The Life Shift. We dive right into the heart of the conversation, exploring how her experiences have shaped her perspective on vulnerability and connectio...

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April 29, 2025

Reclaiming My Life: Emily Holland's Path to Sobriety and Self-Love

Have you ever wondered what life could be like without alcohol? Emily Holland, a podcast consultant and community manager, shares her journey of overcoming addictions and rediscovering herself through a life of sobriety and self-worth. Emily takes us through her early years, where alcohol became…

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April 27, 2025

Bonus Episode: Rachel Fiorello's Life Shift Update

Rachel Fiorello returns to The Life Shift Podcast to share her journey since her first appearance, where she opened up about the profound loss of her husband, Matt. This conversation digs into how sharing her story has helped...

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April 25, 2025

The Gift of Perspective: What We Wish We Knew Before Our Life Changes

This episode of the Life Shift podcast features a powerful exploration of the moments right before significant life changes and the words of encouragement that could have made a difference. My guests reflect on their past sel...

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April 22, 2025

Escaping a Toxic Marriage Unleashes Jenn Todling's True Self

Jenn Todling, a former corporate executive turned author and coach, shares her courageous journey of escaping a toxic marriage and rediscovering herself.

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April 20, 2025

Fresh Starts: Olivia's Reflections on Growth and Change

This bonus episode dives back into a conversation with Olivia Howell, who reflects on her journey since sharing their pivotal moment on The Life Shift. We kick things off by discussing how a toxic relationship culminated in a...

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April 15, 2025

How Carol Look Found Joy When Her Loved Ones Struggled with Addiction

Carol Look takes us through her early years, where she excelled academically and athletically while constantly living on edge, waiting for the next relapse of her parents' addiction. She recounts the pivotal moment during a family rehab visit when a recovering addict's words shattered her perceptio…

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April 13, 2025

Why Sharing Matters: Catching Up with Past Guests

The Life Shift Rewind I’m excited to share bonus episodes from Patreon, where I revisited past guests to discuss what has changed and the value of sharing their stories. Since I currently only have the lower tiers available, ...

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